Colours of India

Days

25

Price from

FR4,635CHF

Get to the heart of India on this extensive trip from Delhi to Kovalam

Experience the real India on this comfortable introduction to the cultures of north India and the lush beauty of southern India. Travelling from Delhi in the north to Trivandrum in the south, discover everything that India has to offer. The highlights and hidden jewels are revealed against a backdrop of green on a Kerala tour and in the vibrant towns of Rajasthan. Visit India's flamboyant major cities and the quiet repose of tiny fishing villages, along with tea gardens, tribal homes and colonial enclaves. Discover the culinary delights of each region and stay in colourful hotels, heritage accommodation and even a palace!

Colours of India

Get to the heart of India on this extensive trip from Delhi to Kovalam

Experience the real India on this comfortable introduction to the cultures of north India and the lush beauty of southern India. Travelling from Delhi in the north to Trivandrum in the south, discover everything that India has to offer. The highlights and hidden jewels are revealed against a backdrop of green on a Kerala tour and in the vibrant towns of Rajasthan. Visit India's flamboyant major cities and the quiet repose of tiny fishing villages, along with tea gardens, tribal homes and colonial enclaves. Discover the culinary delights of each region and stay in colourful hotels, heritage accommodation and even a palace!

Why we love this trip

Discover the man-made beauty that lies across the north of India – from Jaipur’s ‘Palace of the Winds’ and Royal City Palace, Agra’s Red Fort and iconic Taj Mahal, to the palaces of Orchha and the carved steps leading down to the river in Varanasi

Be immersed in the spirituality of India – the Jama Masjid mosque in Delhi, the ghats of Varanasi, Kama Sutra carved temples and Buddhist pilgrimage sites; evening prayer ceremonies, ancient bathing rituals and candle flower ceremonies on the Ganges

Feel the magic of India that runs through everything, from a throbbing bazaar to a packed cinema showing a Bollywood blockbuster

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Itinerary

Welcome to India. On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to the hotel. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel, to organise the transfer. There will be a Welcome Meeting in the hotel at 6pm today. Please ask reception to confirm the time and place of your meeting. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. You can use any free time before the meeting to explore this excitingly chaotic capital city. Filled with historical sites from different eras, museums and galleries, shops and endless bazaars, there’s plenty to see.

Accommodation

Jaypee Siddharth Hotel or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer

Optional Activities

Delhi - Gandhi's Delhi Urban Adventure - INR2500

Meals Included

This morning join your group leader on an excursion into the sights and sounds of Old Delhi. Set off on the city's modern metro system, then get a taste of India's famed public transport with an optional cycle rickshaw ride through chaotic streets, such as the famous Chandni Chowk. Make a visit to the Jama Masjid, Delhi's oldest mosque and one of its most impressive buildings, then visit the Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) to learn about the Sikh religion. The rest of the day is free for further exploration or maybe to join an Urban Adventure (booked locally). Perhaps visit the World Heritage-listed Mughal masterpiece of Humayun's Tomb, the first garden tomb in India, built in 1570. Wonder at the tall brick minaret of Qutub Minar, which was started all the way back in the 12th century, or explore the mighty Red Fort of Delhi. Part palace and part fort, it played an integral part in the history of the city with former residents ranging from royal families to British soldiers.

Accommodation

Jaypee Siddharth Hotel or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Delhi - Old Delhi Walking Tour

Delhi - Jama Masjid

Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)

Optional Activities

Delhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR500

Delhi - Qutub Minar - INR500

Delhi - Red Fort - INR500

Meals Included

Today you’ll get your first experience of Indian rail travel with an express train into Rajasthan and on to its capital, Jaipur (approximately 5 hours). Then you'll take a walking tour through crowded streets packed with cars, camel carts, rickshaws, trucks, and bicycles, past traditionally dressed Rajput men wearing colourful turbans and sporting magnificent moustaches. Walk through the city, taking in the crowded bazaars filled with handcrafted textiles, folk art, and the local specialty of semi-precious stones. This evening indulge in the wonders of Indian culture by watching a Bollywood blockbuster - a vivid combination of action romance, drama and music, at the spectacular Raj Mandir Cinema.

Accommodation

Hotel Clarks Amer or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Jaipur - Walking Tour

Jaipur - Bollywood Movie - Raj Mandir Cinema

Optional Activities

Jaipur - City Palace - INR400

Jaipur - Observatory - INR200

Meals Included

This morning, travel 11 kilometres up the twisting roads of the Aravalli Hills and round the final bend to see the massive Amber Fort loom into view. The legacy of a fallen empire, this opulent palace is packed with elaborate rooms of lavish murals, frescoed arches and delicate jali work. Back in the city, make a photo stop at India's most photographed building after the Taj Mahal, the Hawa Mahal or 'Palace of the Winds', and visit one of five astronomical observatories built by the founder of Jaipur, Maharaja Jai Singh. The rest of the day is free to explore more of Jaipur that you might have missed yesterday. Perhaps visit one of India’s finest palaces - Jaipur's Royal City Palace - an amazing complex with various colourful courtyard gates, fascinating museums displaying royal costumes and weaponry, and impressively mustachioed palace guards.

Accommodation

Hotel Clarks Amer or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Jaipur - Amber Fort

Optional Activities

Jaipur - Balloon Safari - USD250

Meals Included

This morning you will leave Jaipur and journey across the plains of Rajasthan by private vehicle to reach Agra (approximately 6 hours). Agra is home to one of the world's most recognisable monuments, the Taj Mahal. The best way to uncover Agra is by car, so after arriving you’ll be taken on a driving tour of the city. You’ll visit the spectacular and iconic Taj Mahal. Best known as a monument to love and loss, the 17th century Taj is a beautiful example of Mughal architecture, surrounded by trimmed English gardens. Agra is also home to one of the finest looking forts in India. Enter the dark red sandstone stronghold of Agra Fort - part fortress, part palace and part prison - search through throne rooms and tiny but incredibly decorated mosques. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you please. You might take this opportunity to try some local dishes.

Accommodation

Jaypee Palace or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Agra - Taj Mahal

Agra - Agra Fort

Meals Included

Leaving the majestic Taj behind you, travel south by express train to the state of Madhya Pradesh (approximately 3.5 hours). Upon arrival in Jhansi, you will be met by your private tour vehicle and driven through traditional rural Indian landscapes to reach the beautiful town of Orchha (approximately 45 minutes). Here you will have the opportunity to uncover a very different side of India. En route you will make a stop at Taragram, one of our Responsible Tourism projects. Taragram is a paper making factory that enables local tribal women to work outside the realm usually afforded to them. The paper is crafted from wood pulp and recycled clothing. Continue on to Orchha, a lovely town on the banks of the Betwa River. Initially a hunting area, Orchha has changed very little over the centuries. Despite its small size it is filled with many beautiful temples and palaces, built here in the 16th century by the ruling Bundelas clan. Visit the stunning Orchha Palace, built by Bir Sing Deo for his friend Jehangir, the great Mughal ruler. Take note of the grand Iwans (domes) that were built large enough to allow the movement of war elephants.

Accommodation

Amar Mahal or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Orchha - Taragram visit

Orchha - Orientation walk

Orchha - Ram Raja Temple puja (prayer) ceremony

Meals Included

Today you'll get to soak up the unique atmosphere of Orchha, and excitingly you'll get to soak up the local flavours too. Learn about the local cuisine, it's ingredients and how it's prepared, in a cooking demonstration with our local friends. Taste the unforgettable results. This evening witness the Ram Raja Temple puja (prayer) ceremony at the shrine at the heart of the city.

Accommodation

Amar Mahal or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Orchha - Cooking demonstration

Orchha - Orchha Palace

Meals Included

Travel south to Khajuraho (approximately 3 hours) a place famed for its incredible 1000-year-old temples, untouched by foreign invaders for centuries thanks to Khajuraho’s remote location, far from any major historical or modern centres. These temples are especially reputed for their explicit carvings that illustrate the entire Kama Sutra. The reason behind their existence and more interestingly, the inspiration for the intricate, erotic carvings is open to wide interpretation. Some argue that the carvings, all located on the exterior of the temples, signified the act of leaving sexual desires behind upon entering the holy temples, while others think them descriptive learning tools for young boys in the area about life beyond religion. You will discover more about these buildings on a tour of the western temple complex. Later, watch a traditional performance at the famous classical dance festival that occurs here. Before leaving the town, visit the home of a local Hindu family, where you will enjoy a home-cooked meal and be immersed in the life of middle-class Indians.

Accommodation

Clarks Khajuraho Hotel or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Khajuraho - Kama Sutra temples

Khajuraho - Traditional dance performance

Khajuraho - Home-cooked lunch & family visit

Meals Included

Continue your immersion in the spirituality of India with a short flight from Khajuraho to the holy centre of Varanasi (approximately 1 hour). Varanasi is awash with shrines and temples, and the ultimate destination for Hindu pilgrims who travel from far and wide to experience this spiritual city. Varanasi is not known for its cleanliness, but it is recognised as one of India’s most inspiring cities. Take a walking tour of the old city, through narrow laneways packed with stalls and shops, past the dhobi wallahs, burning ghats, and the endless temples that echo with bells and the pungent aroma of incense. Witness pilgrims performing ancient bathing rituals and ceremonies this evening as you soak up the unique atmosphere of a candle flower ceremony, while cruising the Ganges at sunset. Traditional musicians will serenade you, making this is a truly unforgettable experience.

Accommodation

Hotel Hindustan International or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Varanasi - Old City Walking Tour

Varanasi - Sunset Candle Flower Ceremony

Meals Included

Breakfast

Special Information

At certain times of year today's flight could be delayed due to heavy fog. Please note that due to ongoing construction works at Khajuraho Airport, many airlines have reduced the number of flights into and out of this airport. As a result we have had to reroute some trips between Khajuraho and Varanasi to an overnight train replacing the flight. Please be aware that while we will continue to do all we can to secure tickets on the limited flights available, this change may need to be made last minute to your itinerary. Your leader will notify you at the Group Meeting of any changes. All activities will continue to be included.

Today starts early with a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, where you can watch the light gradually illuminate the many ghats and temples along the river as you pass. The rest of the day is free for you to use as you like. There’s an option to take a trip to nearby Sarnath, one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. The site is where Buddha preached his message of the path to enlightenment and features a number of stupas and museums to explore. Or perhaps visit Ram Nagar Fort, a crumbling 17th century fort and palace on the eastern bank of the Ganges, that’s the ancestral home of the Maharaja of Banaras. Alternatively the day can be spent exploring the laneways and alleys behind the ghats, picking up some examples of the excellent local silk industry, or perfecting yoga in this most chakra-balancing of places.

Accommodation

Hotel Hindustan International or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Varanasi - Sunrise Boat cruise

Optional Activities

Varanasi - Sarnath day trip (entry only) - INR250

Meals Included

This morning will be free for you to soak up the atmosphere of Varanasi during your final time here. Maybe do some last minute shopping in the incredible bazaars or merely wander through the ghats. Then you will return to Delhi by plane (approximately 1.5 hours).The evening is free for you to wander around the Karol Bagh markets or perhaps catch a metro to Connaught Place. Alternatively, Hauz Khas village is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of downtown - a chic artistic enclave set right next to the remnants of a historical site.

Accommodation

Jaypee Siddharth Hotel or similar (1 night)

Meals Included

Fly to Chennai for the second half of your trip. This flight is included in the cost of the trip. On arrival in Chennai, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Chennai, formerly Madras, is the fourth largest city in India. It was the first major settlement of the East India Company in 1639. With the rest of your free time today, take the chance to walk around India’s fourth largest city and perhaps visit the local marketplaces and temples. In the evening, maybe join your fellow travellers for dinner.

Accommodation

My Fortune Hotel or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer

Meals Included

This morning you will leave the city behind and drive along the scenic East Coast Road (approximately 2 hours) to the fishing town of Mamallapuram, home to sprawling, relaxed beaches. Visit the 8th-century Shore Temple and its mandapams (carved pillars) and watch locals pay their respects to the deity Shiva. Later in the afternoon continue the drive to Pondicherry (approximately 3 hours) where your evening is free.

Accommodation

Hotel Atithi or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Mamallapuram - Shore Temple

Meals Included

Today you will visit Auroville, which sits just outside Pondicherry and is an experimental township dedicated to the concept of human unity. With more than 80 rural settlements and home to over 1,500 residents, half of the town’s population are foreign nationals. Auroville is also home to the world’s largest solid crystal, which you can examine. Back in Pondicherry you'll take a walking tour to see local temples, the French Quarter and the spiritual community of Sri Aurobindo Ashram, one of the most affluent and most popular ashrams for tourists and ex-pats alike.You’ll see evidence of French colonial influence in Pondicherry's architecture, sprawling town squares and even in the uniforms of the police. The city is also a duty free zone, reputed for its quality leather and hand crafted paper products. You'll notice the French influence of the area extends to the European feel of the shopping.

Accommodation

Hotel Atithi or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Pondicherry - Auroville

Pondicherry - Walking Tour & Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Meals Included

Travel by private vehicle to Madurai. After arriving in the city head out on a guided walking tour to see ancient temples and heritage sights of the city. Madurai’s recorded history dates back to third-century BC and has a fascinating story, and your guide will help you to understand it. Venture out in the evening for some authentic Indian food.

Accommodation

Hotel Fortune Pandiyan or similar (1 night)

Meals Included

Continue your walking exploration of Madurai today, wandering the tailors markets and bazaars before visiting the Sri Meenakshi Temple in the city’s centre. Still in use today, this ancient temple is a maze of lamp-lit corridors leading to shrines where traditional rituals take place. Take a trip to the National Gandhi Museum, dedicated to the life and achievements of the 'Father of the Nation' and the leader of India's fight for independence. This evening is free for you to use as you wish.

Accommodation

Hotel Fortune Pandiyan or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Madurai - Aayiram Kaal Mandapam

Madurai - Sri Meenakshi Temple

Madurai - Gandhi Museum

Madurai - Walking tour

Meals Included

Travel into the countryside this morning as you drive past rubber and pineapple plantations to Thekkady (approximately 4 hours). Thekkady is the gateway to Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, perched high in the ranges of the Western Ghats. The sanctuary surrounds a picturesque lake, which was formed as result of a dam built in 1895. It ambles through the contours of the wooded hills, and is a permanent source of water for local wildlife. This afternoon, take a tour of a local spice plantation before sitting down to a delicious meal prepared by the owner’s family.

Accommodation

Hotel The Peppervine or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Periyar - Spice Plantation Visit

Meals Included

This morning, take a guided nature walk in the acclaimed Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed, but if luck is on your side you may see some Indian elephants, tigers or gaur - the world's largest species of buffalo. You are more likely to see Bonnet macaques who are often found near the entrance to the reserve, or the Malabar giant squirrel, a species native to India. In your free time, you can enjoy an ayurvedic massage (optional) or attend an exciting demonstration of Indian martial arts (kalaripayattu) at the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre.

Accommodation

Hotel The Peppervine or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Periyar Green Walk - Guided Nature Walk

Optional Activities

Periyar NP - Ayurvedic Massage - INR700

Periyar NP - Kalaripayattu (Indian Martial Art) performance - INR200

Meals Included

This morning drive north to Munnar (approximately 4 hours), an old British Hill Station cradled in a picturesque valley. At 1,525 metres above sea level, there’s likely to be dramatic drop in temperature here so be sure to pack warm clothing. You'll take a tour of a nearby tea garden where you can soak up the luscious green surrounds and, if its erratic scheduling allows, you will visit the tea museum. Relax for the evening in your accommodation in the mountain resort.

Accommodation

Hotel Eastend or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Munnar - Tea Garden visit

Meals Included

This morning take a guided walk around the lush hills of Munnar, India’s largest tea-growing region, which still retains some of its colonial charm from when it was a favourite summer retreat of the British. In the afternoon, journey out to the scenic Mattupetty Dam where you can take an optional motorboat ride. The town of Mattupetty is known for its Indo-Swiss livestock project devoted to cattle development. Your evening is then free.

Accommodation

Hotel Eastend or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Munnar - Mattupetty Dam

Munnar - Town Walk

Meals Included

In the morning, drive from the tea covered hills to Kochi (approximately 5 hours). Cochi, as it was formerly known, is spread over several islands and is a melting pot of Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese and British influences. If you decide to island hop, the ferry network is the best way to get around the town’s numerous islands. On arrival, you'll take an orientation walk to explore the antique shops and spice bazaars, visit Fort Kochi and see the Chinese fishing nets which line the coast. Maybe use your free evening to wander down the beach at sunset.

Accommodation

Hotel The Grand or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Kochi - Fort Kochi sightseeing walk

Meals Included

Today you'll visit the Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), which was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese and later claimed by the Dutch in 1663. The Dutch improved upon the existing palace before presenting it to the rajas of Cochin. You'll also visit the Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest existing Jewish synagogue in India, built in 1568. There is then the opportunity to take an optional excusrion to Vypeen Island, one of the most densely populated islands in Kochi. In the early evening you will also witness a Kathakali dance performance, a classical, powerful, and dramatic dance style that combines symbolic storytelling with physical technique. It is one of the most vibrant and extraordinary theatre forms in the world, and requires incredible commitment and rigorous training physically, as well as incredible emotional sensitivity to properly express the nuances of expression required.

Accommodation

Hotel The Grand or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Tour

Kochi - Jewish Synagogue

Kochi - Kathakali performance

Kochi - Dutch Palace

Meals Included

Drive to the backwaters of Kerala this morning (approximately 3 hours) and discover Alleppey’s sleepy, palm-shaded waterways. Once a significant trading port, the town is now famed for the long ‘snake boats’ races that take place in August every year. Alleppey is a common starting point for journeys through the backwaters. Tonight, you'll sleep on a traditional Kettuvallam (houseboat). These floating cottages have western toilets, private bedrooms, a dining area and sundeck for you to relax on.

Meals Included

A morning drive takes you to Kovalam via the capital of Kerala, Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) (approximately 4 hours). Kovalam was once a quiet coastal village known for its export of fresh fish and coconuts, but is now one of India’s most popular beach resorts. In the afternoon you will visit one of the most ancient temples in south India - Attukal Bhagavathy. The majority of its devotees are women and as a result it is often described as 'Sabarimala of the Women'. If you have free time, explore the old signalling station of Anchuthengu Fort or the 16th-century Koyikkal Palace. Your evening is then free to do as you wish. Perhaps head out with the group for a farewell meal.

Accommodation

Uday Samudra Hotel or similar (1 night)

Included Activities

Kovalam - Walking Tour

Optional Activities

Kovalam - Anchuthengu Fort - INR50

Kovalam - Koyikkal Palace - INR50

Meals Included

Your trip ends in Kovalam after breakfast on Day 25. The nearest airport is Trivandrum. Your tour leader can assist you with arranging a transfer to the airport. These are not included, but can also be booked through us or your travel agent.

Meals Included

Breakfast

Included Activities

Meals

24 breakfasts,
3 lunches,
2 dinners

Transport

Auto-rickshaw,
Bicycle rickshaw,
Boat,
Plane,
Private vehicle,
Train

Accommodation

Hotel (23 nights),
Houseboat (1 night)

Included Activities

Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer

Delhi - Old Delhi Walking Tour

Delhi - Jama Masjid

Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)

Jaipur - Walking Tour

Jaipur - Bollywood Movie - Raj Mandir Cinema

Jaipur - Amber Fort

Agra - Taj Mahal

Agra - Agra Fort

Orchha - Taragram visit

Orchha - Orientation walk

Orchha - Ram Raja Temple puja (prayer) ceremony

Orchha - Cooking demonstration

Orchha - Orchha Palace

Khajuraho - Kama Sutra temples

Khajuraho - Traditional dance performance

Khajuraho - Home-cooked lunch & family visit

Varanasi - Old City Walking Tour

Varanasi - Sunset Candle Flower Ceremony

Varanasi - Sunrise Boat cruise

Mamallapuram - Shore Temple

Pondicherry - Auroville

Pondicherry - Walking Tour & Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Madurai - Aayiram Kaal Mandapam

Madurai - Sri Meenakshi Temple

Madurai - Gandhi Museum

Madurai - Walking tour

Periyar - Spice Plantation Visit

Periyar Green Walk - Guided Nature Walk

Munnar - Tea Garden visit

Munnar - Mattupetty Dam

Munnar - Town Walk

Kochi - Fort Kochi sightseeing walk

Tour

Kochi - Jewish Synagogue

Kochi - Kathakali performance

Kochi - Dutch Palace

Kovalam - Walking Tour

Meals

24 breakfasts,
3 lunches,
2 dinners

Transport

Auto-rickshaw,
Bicycle rickshaw,
Boat,
Plane,
Private vehicle,
Train

Accommodation

Hotel (23 nights),
Houseboat (1 night)

Included Activities

Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer

Delhi - Old Delhi Walking Tour

Delhi - Jama Masjid

Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)

Jaipur - Walking Tour

Jaipur - Bollywood Movie - Raj Mandir Cinema

Jaipur - Amber Fort

Agra - Taj Mahal

Agra - Agra Fort

Orchha - Taragram visit

Orchha - Orientation walk

Orchha - Ram Raja Temple puja (prayer) ceremony

Orchha - Cooking demonstration

Orchha - Orchha Palace

Khajuraho - Kama Sutra temples

Khajuraho - Traditional dance performance

Khajuraho - Home-cooked lunch & family visit

Varanasi - Old City Walking Tour

Varanasi - Sunset Candle Flower Ceremony

Varanasi - Sunrise Boat cruise

Mamallapuram - Shore Temple

Pondicherry - Auroville

Pondicherry - Walking Tour & Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Madurai - Aayiram Kaal Mandapam

Madurai - Sri Meenakshi Temple

Madurai - Gandhi Museum

Madurai - Walking tour

Periyar - Spice Plantation Visit

Periyar Green Walk - Guided Nature Walk

Munnar - Tea Garden visit

Munnar - Mattupetty Dam

Munnar - Town Walk

Kochi - Fort Kochi sightseeing walk

Tour

Kochi - Jewish Synagogue

Kochi - Kathakali performance

Kochi - Dutch Palace

Kovalam - Walking Tour

Days

25

Price from

FR4,635CHF

Get to the heart of India on this extensive trip from Delhi to Kovalam

Experience the real India on this comfortable introduction to the cultures of north India and the lush beauty of southern India. Travelling from Delhi in the north to Trivandrum in the south, discover everything that India has to offer. The highlights and hidden jewels are revealed against a backdrop of green on a Kerala tour and in the vibrant towns of Rajasthan. Visit India's flamboyant major cities and the quiet repose of tiny fishing villages, along with tea gardens, tribal homes and colonial enclaves. Discover the culinary delights of each region and stay in colourful hotels, heritage accommodation and even a palace!

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Important notes

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is available for purchase and is available for all nights of the trip.

COMBINATION TRIP
Please note that this trip is made up of two of our most popular India trips. As such the make up of your group and your leader may change on day 12 when you fly to Chennai.

LENGTH OF TRIP
This is a 25 day trip. Please remember that e-visas are only valid for 30 days. If you are staying in India longer you cannot use the e-visa.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please note that due to ongoing construction works at Khajuraho airport, many airlines have reduced the number of flights into and out of this airport. As a result we have had to reroute some trips between Khajuraho and Varanasi to an overnight train rather than the flight. Whilst this will only happen on the odd occasion, please be aware that this change may be made to your itinerary. We will do all we can to secure seats on available flights and will aim to let you know if we have to change your trip, however please be prepared that this might be at late notice or once your trip has already commenced. Your itinerary will not change with the exception of this flight. All activities will continue to be included.

HOT AIR BALLOONING JAIPUR
Hot air balloon flights are operated by Sky Waltz in Jaipur. Flights operate mornings from September to June and morning and evening from September to March. Morning flights depart around sunrise and evening flights late afternoon and last 60 mins. Return transfers, tea and coffee plus light refreshments and a certificate of flight are included in the cost.
You can register your interest and pay your tour leader at your joining meeting on day 1 of your trip.
Payment must be made in cash - INR/USD/AUD/GBP only please
Flights are subject to weather conditions and tickets are fully refundable.

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